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'Metal-on-metal' hip implant patients recalled for tests over toxicity fears
Thousands of patients with “metal-on-metal” hip implants will be recalled for a battery of tests, including MRI scans and blood tests, due to concerns over toxicity.
The alert, issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), expands the pool of patients believed to be at risk of bone or muscle damage from the devices, which have been implanted in around 56,000 patients in the UK. Previously, patients with certain sizes of device were considered low risk, but the latest guidance suggests that all patients with “metal-on-metal” hips – including those who have had the devices for many years with no problems – should now be followed up. Read more here.
Last modified: Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:19:34 BST